Rooted in early Christian tradition, Candlemas marks the presentation of Jesus and purification of the Virgin Mary at Herod's Temple in Jerusalem.

Catholics in the Philippines marked Good Friday with gory re-enactments of the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, amid warnings of intense heat reaching dangerous levels. Churches nationwide ...

"Subsequently, all members of the general public are hereby advised not to flout the ban in their own interest and the interest of the peace of the state,'' it said. The Police in Sokoto have banned ...

In a vivid display of religio-political one-upmanship, Sikh religious organisations and the governments of Punjab and Haryana are holding multiple religious processions (nagar kirtans) to commemorate ...